The most valuable real estate in the world is the graveyard. There lie millions of half-written books, ideas never launched, and talents never developed. Most people die with everything still inside of them. The way to live is to create. Die empty. Get every idea out of your head and into reality. Calling yourself creative doesn’t make it true. Make finishing your top priority ~ Derek Sivers
What I'm Doing Now
There are 21 calves on the farm. I do the morning feed rounds and checks. We still have 9 hens and a cockerel. Egg production has reduced to 5 eggs a day, just enough to supply a couple of customers and keep some eggs for us and Phil the Farmer. We extended the chicken run a month or so ago and the hens love the extra space, although one or two of them have found ways to escape and are pushing the boundaries as they get more brave.
The raised beds have been a bigger success than last year but still a lot to learn - the broccoli was devoured by caterpillars, who are now doing the same to the cauliflower. The beans are a little slow but the courgettes are making up for it. We've been harvesting tomatoes with still a number to ripen. The orchard is full of apples and the plum crop is going to be a big one.
I miss the sheep - they're all out in various fields but due to see the tup fairly soon. Lambing will begin again in January - I can't wait!
I'm a Director of a CIC which now welcomes members. Lots of promotion and fundraising to do. I'm working on a website refresh.
What I'm Writing
I've lacked motivation and lost my mojo somewhere. I'm using Lightpage a lot to bat ideas back and forth. This really helps. I decided to pare back on my online presence. I keep coming back to the same thought process - that I don't need to consume so much content and should create more. I've moved all my blogs to Scribbles.
My plan is to blog more - like the good old days back in the 90s.
What I'm Reading
The Forsyte Saga, John Galsworthy - I watched the Damian Lewis series (again) recently and thought it would be good to read the book to learn more about the background of the characters.
Jane Austen's Bookshelf, Rebecca Romney - this is a fascinating read. Talks about the books that Jane Austen read which, of course, sent me down countless other rabbit holes.
Kingmaker, Sonia Purnell - about Pamela Churchill Harriman. Includes references to the Mitfords who moved in similar circles. I'm a big fan of Nancy Mitford's books and met Debo once.
What's Noteworthy
Lately, I've been contemplating social media and what purpose it plays. Part of me wants to delete all my accounts and another part is being more considered. No doubt, there will be casualties over the coming weeks.
My Toolkit
- Twos
- Voicenotes
- Kortex
- Sublime
- Lightpage
Last updated: 03/08/2025